Swedish Road Network
Sweden has an excellent road network with over 98,000 km of public roads. The motorway (motorväg) system connects major cities, while riksvägar (national roads) and länsvägar (county roads) provide access to smaller towns and rural areas.
Popular Driving Routes
The Coastal Route (E4): Sweden's main highway runs along the east coast, passing through Stockholm, Uppsala, Sundsvall, and Umeå. Inlandsvägen (Route 45/E45): A scenic alternative through Sweden's interior forests and mountains. Kungsleden by Car: While the hiking trail isn't drivable, roads parallel much of it through Swedish Lapland.
Road Trip Tips
Sweden is a large country - it's 1,600 km from Malmö to Kiruna. Plan for rest stops at the numerous service areas. Fuel stations are plentiful in the south but can be sparse in northern Sweden, so fill up when you can. Many stations are unmanned and require card payment.
International Connections
Sweden connects to Denmark via the Öresund Bridge (toll applies), to Norway at multiple border crossings (E6, E18, E14, E10, E45), and to Finland via the Haparanda-Tornio crossing or car ferries.